A former NBC News executive, Reuven Frank, argues in What Makes News that the media accepts the government’s version of events, whether it is true or false. He also argues that news is whatever the government wants it to be. He cites an example of a long account of a United Nations operation in Somalia, during which the German air force outperformed U.S. forces in delivering humanitarian aid. Yet, few U.S. readers and viewers knew about this German intervention.
20 categories of what makes news
There are many different types of news stories. While tragedies, wars, and other major events typically make the front page, even the most mundane stories are often interesting. In addition, journalists often choose stories that are important to their audiences, reflect social trends, or are unusual in some way. There is always something to keep readers and viewers interested and entertained.
A story that involves a prominent individual or influential figure can make for a compelling headline. People may also turn to mainstream media outlets when they want to know what the latest celebrity is doing. The Internet makes this easy and allows for quick reporting and sharing of stories. Moreover, journalists can do all of their research and editing from wherever they are.
Influence of audience on selection of news
Researchers have noted that different audiences’ preferences for different types of news are influenced by certain cues. These cues may include the headline, the visuals, the date the article was published, and other factors. Previous studies suggest that these cues are critical in the assessment of fake news. In the present study, we investigated the influence of demographic factors on news consumers’ assessments of these cues.
The results suggest that audiences play an important role in journalists’ decisions about what stories to cover. In fact, the study found that audience preference is a greater determinant than other influences in the decision-making process. The study also revealed that journalists choose story forms that are preferred by their audiences in nearly half of the time.
Influence of technology on selection of news
The evolution of digital technology has had an immense impact on the way people gather and choose news. Not only have consumers’ expectations changed, but journalists have been forced to adapt to new methods of news gathering and presentation. Social media platforms, such as Facebook, have been increasingly integrated into the news gathering process.
The rise of new media has fueled increased competition, and the quality and timeliness of news are of critical importance. Artificial intelligence can help journalists by quickly searching for material, checking for errors or typos, and analyzing the authenticity and legitimacy of the content. It uses big data processing technology and sensors to identify news clues.
Influence of government officials on selection of news
In some countries, political news is dominated by government officials, who tend to influence the range of debate in the media. The reasons for this dependence on officials are often attributed to the media’s newsgathering practices and the need to secure legitimate sources. This essentially means that the policy positions expressed by the media reflect the official stance.
Government officials can influence news content through editorials or by hiring reporters with similar political preferences. These journalists may then be assigned stories that support or oppose a particular government policy. While these editorials may not be intentional, they may be consistent with the principle of journalistic independence. In such instances, the journalists may have been chosen because of their political compatibility and therefore had to adapt quickly to policy priorities.